 The ideal tool to study projectile motion
The Altay Projectile Launcher is an ideal demonstrator showing that motion in
different planes are independent of each other. The Altay Projectile Launcher
not only illustrates this non-intuitive idea, but it can be used to describe the
exact motion of the projectile as well.
Having seven different launch angles (in 15° increments) from 0° to 90°, it
gives you the option of horizontal and variable angle launching positions.
The Altay Projectile Launcher is designed with safety in mind, having our
four setting spring mechanism fully enclosed.
Each of the four launch positions are released by means of a simple arm
release mechanism which ensures minimal contact and hence repeatable launches
time and time again. Our unique piston design means that we have minimised
projectile spin so that we can ensure the highest accuracy in hitting the exact
stop each time.
Also featured is a sturdy bench top clamp which can be rigidly secured to any
table surface to ensure repeatable results each time the projectile is launched.
Our launcher can also be fitted with photogates, which allows precise
calculations of launch velocities, acceleration and for "monkey and hunter"
experiments. With the help of a simple digital camera and a motion analysis
software, it is also possible to study the motion in great detail.
Order Code: 4135.10
Specifications
Equipment needed
- Photogates (code 2232.52)
- Electronic Digital Timer (code 2232.50)
Main components
- Millimetred sheet (5x)
- Carbon sheet (5x)
- Projectile Launcher Assembly
- Stainless Steel Sphere (2x)
- Landing Base
Laws and principles investigated
- Projectile motion
- Decomposition of motions
- Acceleration of gravity
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